Sr Scientist - Bioanalytical LCMS Research and Development

Work Schedule

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Job Description

This is a fully onsite role based at our 8700 Quioccasin Road location in Richmond, VA.  We welcome applicants from all locations within the US. Please note that relocation assistance is not provided for this position, and any relocation costs will be the responsibility of the candidate.  

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. 

Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening. 

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies. With clinical trials conducted in 100+ countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research through our PPD clinical research portfolio, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralized clinical trial services. Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on – now and in the future.

Our PPD® Laboratory Services team has a direct impact on improving patient health through the expertise of scientists, industry thought-leaders and therapeutic experts. As the world leader in serving science, our laboratory professionals bring their commitment to accuracy and quality to deliver groundbreaking innovations.

Discover Impactful Work:

Independently performs a variety of routine to complex sample preparation and analysis procedures to quantitatively measure pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical compounds in a variety of formulations and/or biological matrices. Responsible for review and compilation of results and data comparison against SOP acceptance criteria, methodology, protocol and product specifications. Coordinates laboratory activities of other team members in conjunction with the lab supervisor. Assists with the study design & protocol authoring. Leads data evaluation and study close-out.

A Day in the Life:

• Trains on routine operation, maintenance, and theory of complex analytical instrumentation, SOPs, and regulatory procedures and guidelines.
• Independently performs and gives guidance on a variety of routine to complex sample preparation and analysis procedures to quantitatively measure pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical compounds in a variety of formulations and/or biological matrices for stability and analytical testing.
• Completes all laboratory documentation in clear and accurate language and according to SOP and GLPs.
• Independently troubleshoots equipment & instruments. Mentors’ others in troubleshooting when applicable.
• Reviews and compiles results from assignments and makes initial determination on acceptability per SOP acceptance criteria. Navigates the OOS/OOT/Atypical investigation process. Leads investigations and Root Cause Analysis and proposes CAPAs.
• Performs work assignments accurately, and in a timely and safe manner.
• Independently manages QC responsibilities. Communicates project status to project leader and helps to identify gaps and anticipates roadblocks in project team workflow.
• Coordinates laboratory activities of other team members in conjunction with the lab supervisor.
• Assists with the study design & protocol authoring. Leads data evaluation and study close-out.
• Independently completes QA facing tasks. Authors and leads more complex quality records (eg. quality records which may require more in-depth investigation to identify true root causes, quality records requiring cross-departmental input and/or collation of data etc.)

Keys to Success:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification

• Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 5+ years).

OR a MS Degree + 3 years of experience 

OR a PhD

In some cases an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of routine operation, maintenance, and theory of analytical instrumentation, SOPs, and applicable regulatory authority, compendia and ICH guidelines and ability to interpret and consider SOP and regulatory guidelines during study design activities.

• Ability to understand and independently apply GMPs and /or GLPs to everyday work with regard to documentation and instrument use.

• Demonstrates excellent manual dexterity skills, allowing for precise and accurate work.

• Exhibits strong written and oral communication skills, facilitating effective

communication within the team and with stakeholders.

• Displays exceptional time management and project management skills, ensuring efficient completion of tasks.

• Proven problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities, enabling the identification and resolution of issues.

• Ability to independently optimize analytical methods

• Capable of cross-training on sample preparation techniques with another laboratory group, enhancing versatility and collaboration.

• Thrives in a collaborative work environment, actively contributing to a cohesive and productive team.

• To demonstrate behaviors which align to the 4i Values of Thermo Fisher.

Working Conditions and Environment: 

Thermo Fisher Scientific values the health and wellbeing of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive.  Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role:

• Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.
• Able to work upright and stationary and/or standing for typical working hours.
• Able to lift and move objects up to 25 pounds.
• Able to work in non-traditional work environments.
• Able to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.

Compensation and Benefits

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs

• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement

• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy

• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan

• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards